Glossary
Terms used in accessibility research and practice. Each entry has a definition, common aliases, and category tags.
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- Manual Muscle Testing(also: MMT, Muscle Strength Testing)
- Manual muscle testing (MMT) is a clinical assessment technique used by occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and other healthcare professionals to evaluate the strength of individual muscles or muscle groups. The examiner applies resistance to the patient's movement and…
- Medical Maker(also: Clinician-Maker)
- A healthcare professional who also engages in fabrication and making activities, bridging the gap between clinical expertise and maker culture. Medical makers combine knowledge of patient safety, rehabilitation, and medical requirements with hands-on skills in 3D printing,…
- Medical Making(also: Clinical Making)
- The practice of clinicians — particularly occupational therapists, physical therapists, and physicians — creating custom assistive devices for their patients using digital fabrication tools such as 3D printers and CAD software. Medical making extends traditional splinting and…
- Medication Management(also: Medication Adherence, Medication Compliance)
- The process of overseeing and managing the medications prescribed to an individual, including remembering to take medications at the correct times, in the correct doses, and tracking what has been taken. Medication management is a significant challenge for older adults and…
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